Sempervivum tectorum 'Sunset'
Hens & Chicks
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.
- Bright green leaves with large red tips
- Foliage turns orange-red in fall
- Star-shaped, pink flower spikes in summer
Container
Drought Tolerant
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Average Water
Dry Soil
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade Tolerates poor soils, Drought tolerant once established, Good drainage is a must Great for cracks in walls, as a groundcover or in rock gardens Plants form offsets around mother (hen) rosette, offsets will fill in after the hen dies or they can be transplanted to another location
Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 9-12 in
Spacing: 10-15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 2-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil

